US Bridges

Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.8 MI NE JCT Route 119 · Structure no. 3659

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,055
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook is a concrete slab carrying Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckfield RD
CrossesStoney Brook
Location1.8 MI NE JCT Route 119
RouteState Highway 117
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.23573, -70.48272
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,055 (2016)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook carry?

About 2,055 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Buckfield RD over Stoney Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.